Introduced this year at the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas, the El Burro by Sinistro Cigars is their latest offering building upon the company’s successful portfolio of blends. The El Burro is offered in two blends; a Mexican San Andrés maduro or a Dominican corojo. Each is expressed in three different vitolas. For Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars El Burro Corojo Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Today I offer a review of the 2nd Cigar in the Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group portfolio. As I mentioned in the previous review of the 1492 Jerez Legacy Toro, the company is a family owned business that was founded in 1999 by brothers García Vindell and Benavides Rodriguez. Both were born in Estelí Nicaragua, known worldwide Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group Paris Midnight Esplendido – Rated 91[…]
At this years TPE trade show, Maya Selva Cigars showcased one of their newest line extensions – the Cumpay Robusto Maduro. Originally launched in 1999, and after Nicaragua’s peace accords, the Cumpay captivated us with the volcanic highlands notes of Nicaragua’s Jalapa valley terroir. Back then Nicaragua was “One of the newest and most promising Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Cumpay Robusto Maduro – Rated 91[…]
At this years Tobacco Plus Expo, Altadis U.S.A. was showcasing their latest extension to the H. Upmann line. Known as H. Upmann 1844 Classic Connecticut it is produced at La Flor de Copan in Honduras under the watchful eyes of Grupo de Maestros. This is the 4th extension to the H. Upmann 1844 heritage portfolio. Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann 1844 Classic Connecticut Toro – Rated 91[…]
It has been over a year since Las Vegas has hosted a trade show, and what better way to re-open the city than with two adult industries – Premium Cigars and Hemp derived products. That is what the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) is all about. Under the banner of Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Read more about Premium Cigars and Weed Re-open Las Vegas at TPE2021[…]
According to Luciano Meirelles, Owner and Co-Founder of Ace Prime | Tabacalera Pichardo: “Luciano The Dreamer is a Lancero that was released as a limited edition for no other reason, but because there has always been this stigma that Lanceros do not sell as much as other Vitolas. The success of this lancero proved the Read more about Cigar News: ACE PRIME MAKES “THE DREAMER” REGULAR PRODUCTION TO MEET DEMAND[…]
Maya Selva Cigars officially launched, during TPE2021, a new “PURO NICARAGUA” to the Cumpay collection. The Robusto Maduro with its naturally-fermented Nicaraguan wrapper will stay true to the collection’s unique character. In the early 1999, and after the country´s peace accords, Maya launched Cumpay, captivating us with the volcanic highlands notes of Nicaragua’s Jalapa valley Read more about Cigar News: Maya Selva Cigars Debuted the Cumpay Robusto Maduro “Puro Nicaragua”[…]
Casa Cuevas Cigars announces that they will unveil the Patrimonio cigar brand at the Tobacco Expo Plus taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from May 12th through May 14. The Patrimonio cigar brand translates to Patrimony in English. It is dedicated to Luis Cuevas Sr. and to the paternal lineage of the Cuevas Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars to Debut Patrimonio at TPE 2021[…]
Kretek International, Inc., a leading American cigar and specialty tobacco manufacturer, importer, wholesaler and distributor announces the departure of long time Chief Sales Officer Patrick Hurd after two decades with the company. Hurd’s exit from the company is expected as of May 31, 2021. Patrick Hurd originally joined Kretek in November 2000, while launching its Read more about Cigar News: Kretek International, Inc. Announces Departure of Patrick Hurd, CSO[…]
Maya Selva Cigars has officially launched a new “PURO NICARAGUA” to the Cumpay collection. The Robusto Maduro with its naturally-fermented Nicaraguan wrapper will stay true to the collection’s unique character. In the early 1999, and after the country´s peace accords, Maya launched Cumpay, captivating us with the volcanic highlands notes of Nicaragua’s Jalapa valley terroir. Read more about Cigar News: Maya Selva Announces the Cumpay – Robusto Maduro[…]
The Tobacco Media Group (TMG), parent company of the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), is has confirmed that TPE21 will be held in-person May 12-14, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). On Feb. 11, 2021, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak unveiled his state’s re-opening plan, which went into effect on Feb. 15, 2021. Gov. Sisolak’s Read more about Cigar News: TPE21 Will Go On As Scheduled[…]
Earlier this year we reported on the fact that TPE21 will be moved from January to May so as to account for the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. This was done so that the organizers (Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International) could safely navigate the uncertainty of what the pandemic might still look like Read more about Cigar News: Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 New Show Format[…]
In an exceptional year of uncertainty due to COVID-19, Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is taking steps to support the Tobacco, Vapor, and Alternative Industries by moving their Tobacco Plus Expo to May 12-14, 2021. For years the TPE has been held the trade show at the beginning of the year, and that was the case Read more about Cigar News: TPE Announces New Dates for 2021 Trade Show[…]
Committed to creating a safe and successful Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021, the Tobacco Media Group (TMG) has announced that they are taking big steps to ensure Exhibitor and Attendee confidence as show plans take shape during COVID-19 uncertainties. The first big buying show of the year, TPE 2021 is scheduled to take place Jan Read more about Cigar News: Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021 Update[…]